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David Gregory re-ups with Meet the Press

David Gregory has renewed his contract as host of NBC's "Meet the Press," The Associated Press reports. NBC News described the deal as "a long-term commitment" but declined to provide further details.

Gregory, 42, took over for the late Tim Russert in December 2008 after serving as NBC News White House correspondent. He has landed a number of newsmaking interviews — including Vice President Joe Biden on gay marriage; Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker on "nauseating" campaign ads; and the NRA's Wayne LaPierre — but has yet to match his predecessor's popularity.

Gregory described the new deal to the AP as "a great vote of confidence from NBC" and added, "In some ways, it feels like we're just getting started."

Sources at NBC News have long speculated that White House correspondent Chuck Todd might take the reins on the Sunday morning program. Today's news delays that prospect by at least a few years, as Gregory told the AP he plans to host the program "for as long as they'll let me."

This post has been updated to include more information about Gregory's tenure.